Kent · Air handling unit cleaning
Air handling unit cleaning in Sholden, Kent
We cover Sholden for cleaning of air handling units, including filters, coils, drain trays, fans and internal surfaces. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Odours coming through the supply air
- Air handling units never cleaned inside
- Blocked condensate drains and slimy trays
AHU cleaning in Sholden, done properly
An AHU clean is a thorough examination and treatment of the unit. We look inside each section, clean what we find and record it with photos, so you can see the unit’s condition for yourself. If you’re dealing with rooms that smell stuffy when the system runs and dirty coils holding back the airflow, we can help, from drain trays, heating and cooling coils and supply and extract fans onwards.
For a building in or near Sholden, access is agreed in advance and the visit is planned around the journey.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so there’s a dated record of the work. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Sholden (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Paperwork
- Photo report after every visit
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
What we are called out for in Sholden
Air handling units are usually tucked away on roofs, in plant rooms or above ceilings and are rarely seen by anyone but maintenance staff. It’s easy for a long time to go by without anyone opening the panels.
The symptoms we are asked about most include:
- Debris and leaves in the fresh air intake
- Drain trays holding standing water
- Plant that has been serviced but not cleaned
- Dirty fans and fan housings
Around Sholden, as anywhere, ventilation cleaning begins with an inspection.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Whether the whole system is included, or only the parts that are easy to reach
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks helps show that the system is managed between specialist visits, next to our reports.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
What the work involves, part by part
Fans and fan sections
Every bit of air passes the fan, so a dirty fan sends dirt downstream. We clean the impeller, housing and surrounding section.
Filters
Every AHU relies on its filters to catch dust before it reaches the coils. We check them, and clean or change them as agreed in the quote, and the housing around them is cleaned too.
Towns and villages near Sholden
Also in Sholden
AHU cleaning around Sholden
The FSA’s food hygiene register lists about 12 schools, colleges and universities, about 14 hospitals, care homes and childcare premises and about 3 hotels and guest houses with registered kitchens or food service across Sholden and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). Classrooms, bedrooms and care spaces are often served by ducted air, and that ductwork collects dust over time.
Classrooms and halls at schools such as Sholden Church of England Primary School are easiest to work in when pupils are away.
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. We provide AHU cleaning for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Sholden and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too, around 37 miles away.
Work in CT14 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover sites on The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove and nearby roads. We also cover the places around Sholden: Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Near you in Sholden
In Sholden, that means kitchens and buildings near Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Magnet pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Deal station, about 1.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How we price AHU cleaning
You will get a fixed price before we start. It takes into account:
- The condition we find in the survey
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Where the site is and how we reach it
- Whether it’s a one-off visit or part of a schedule
No two sites are the same, so we price each one individually. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
To speed up the quote, send us:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Your last certificate, test record or report
- Wide photos of the system and the area around it
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos: the system from a couple of angles, plus any access panels or hatches. Tell us what kind of site it is and when it’s open, and many jobs can be priced from that alone.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes half a day to a full day per unit, with large plant planned over several shifts. Visits to a village like Sholden are booked in advance, at a time that suits whoever runs the site.
- We survey the unit from pictures or on site and agree what’s included.
- The unit is shut down with your site team and the area protected.
- Filters are dealt with as agreed, and the coils, fan and casing cleaned.
- Drain trays are cleared and cleaned and the outlet checked.
- You get a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
How to prepare
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Read more
What happens if it’s left?
A clogged coil or dirty fan makes the unit work harder for the same airflow. The result is extra wear and a building that does not feel as comfortable, and a clean on your terms beats a breakdown on nobody’s. Equipment tucked in a roof space or outbuilding near Sholden rarely gets looked at unless someone books it.
You won’t find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a fixed quote, and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Every job surveyed first
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Fully insured
- A fixed price before any work starts
Take a look at our cost guide and how to check a contractor.
Questions from Sholden
Can the work in Sholden be done at night or at weekends?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. Your customers, staff or residents in Sholden needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Can a school’s ventilation in Sholden be done out of term time?
Yes, and it’s the easiest time to do it. Around Sholden, the Food Standards Agency lists about 12 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with the dates the site is empty.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
Do you repair air handling units?
We clean the unit and flag faults rather than repair them, with the details in the report.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before we start, and waste is contained as we go. Before we leave, we tidy up and clean down.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Which parts of an air handling unit do you clean?
Every section that collects dirt: filters, coils, tray, fan and panels. The survey confirms what’s in your unit before we quote.
What should I send you?
Only a few details: the address, the site type, your opening hours and how we reach the system. Photos and the last report help too. Then ring 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form.
Landlords, agents and facilities managers
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Keeping records across a portfolio is half the battle. Every visit ends with a dated report and photos, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.